Depression is one of the 66 symptoms associated with perimenopause. I would even dare to say that it is one of the most common that we suffer from perigalas. Approaching or entering middle age can cause many of us to live in regret and all the unresolved issues from our past. That, combined with our uncontrolled hormones, can lead to depression and anxiety.
We all know that antidepressants are the go-to medication for most doctors when treating a depressed patient. It is not an exception if that woman is perimenopausal. And what a mistake that Antidepressants and perimenopause are rarely a good combination.
Why is that?
Because prescription drugs don’t address the root cause of what makes a woman depressed.
Not all of us suffer from depression for the same reason. Some women are depressed because they suffer from a vitamin deficiency. The B vitamins in particular have a powerful impact on a person’s mood. Others experience depression simply because their hormones are out of balance.
Of course, some women may be depressed due to life circumstances: deceased parents, a sick child, or a difficult job or marriage. Sure, antidepressants can help them get through those tough times. But unless they take steps to change their circumstances or heal their wounds, they are unlikely to overcome depression.
As you can see, treating all these women with the same pill doesn’t make much sense. Trying to fix depression with medication without being able to eradicate the cause will never lead to a real cure. That’s why antidepressants often just don’t work.
Now, I’m not telling you to pour your antidepressants down the drain. But I am telling you that you can live a happy and healthy life if you want to, without prescription drugs. And you can do this even if you are battling the worst depression right now.
Finding the cause of your depression and treating it is not as difficult as you might think. For some women, it’s really as simple as adding a vitamin B complex to their daily regimen. You’d be surprised how many people successfully treat their depression by doing this simple thing. So if you think vitamin deficiency may be the cause of your bad mood, try to find a good quality one to take.
A deficiency in any of the three main sex hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, can also cause depression. See your doctor to test your levels and determine if a deficiency may be the reason for your bad mood.
Fortunately, you don’t have to resort to synthetic HRT to level your hormones. Diet, exercise, and certain supplements can be powerful ways to boost healthy hormone production and banish blues.
As you can see, antidepressants and perimenopause are not always an inevitable combination. You have several options at your fingertips to treat your symptoms.